The court-validated chairman of Ekiti Trade Union Congress (TUC), Raphael Olaiya has been compulsorily retired from the civil service over his comment on receipt of the bailout funds by Governor Ayo Fayose’s administration. Olaiya, whose ‘compulsory retirement’ took effect from 22nd
February 2016, was also demoted from the rank of Principal Legal Officer Grade Level 12 to the post of State Council Grade Level 10.Government’s decisions were conveyed via a letter from the Civil Service Commission by T.G. Adejumo on behalf of the Secretary, a copy of which was exclusively
obtained by our correspondent.The TUC boss, who is due for retirement in March 2017, was accused by the state government of involvement in partisan politics.The government alleged he “openly canvassed for a political party and its candidate during the 2014 governorship election,” an allegation Olaiya vehemently denies.The state government set up an Administrative Panel, where Olaiya appeared and defended himself against the allegation.The panel found him guilty of violating Chapter 3, Section 4, Rule 030424 of Public Service Rules 2014.
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